November 22, 2025 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee – Middle Tennessee State overcame a sluggish start to defeat Sam Houston 31-17 at Floyd Stadium, earning their second victory of the season. The Blue Raiders outscored the Bearkats 21-7 in the second half to pull away from a 10-10 halftime tie before an announced crowd of 7,605.

Sam Houston struck first when Chris Reed hauled in a 54-yard touchdown pass from Landyn Locke in the opening quarter, capping a six-play, 93-yard drive that gave the visitors a 10-0 advantage. The Bearkats controlled much of the first half with Locke spreading the ball effectively to his receiving corps.

Blue Raiders Find Rhythm Behind Gagliano

Middle Tennessee quarterback Roman Gagliano proved decisive once his offense found its footing, completing 21 of 34 passes fo

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